"I Feel Exhausted from Fighting

question 48

Multiple Choice

"I feel exhausted from fighting. I'm going to go do some work in the office," says Tom to Sybill. Ten minutes later, Sybill opens the door and continues their previous disagreement. Tom and Sybill are exhibiting ______.

• A) symmetrical escalation
• B) symmetrical withdrawal
• C) withdrawal-pursuit
• D) pursuit-withdrawal

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Definitions:

Rational Persuasion

A method of influence that relies on the use of logical arguments and factual evidence to convince others.

Political Behavior

Actions undertaken within organizations to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain one’s preferred outcomes.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals try to control or influence the perceptions others have of them.

Organizational Goals

These are the objectives or targets that an organization aims to achieve, which guide its operational and strategic decisions.